PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY Ga. — On Saturday, May 22, the Forsyth County Animal Shelter (4065 County Way) will host a preview event for their annual Summer of Love adoption program and will be waiving their standard $85 pet adoption fee for all animals throughout the day. The shelter will be open to the […]
Read More »Forsyth County Finance Department receives achievement award
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — During their May 6 meeting, the Board of Commissioners recognized the Finance Department for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. This award was given to Forsyth County for the County’s comprehensive annual financial […]
Read More »Barry Lucas named Water and Sewer Department Director
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – County Manager Kevin Tanner has appointed interim director Barry Lucas to serve as Water and Sewer Department director effective May 10. Lucas was named interim director in February. “Barry has done a great job leading the department over the past several months and we are glad he has accepted […]
Read More »Turk joins Forsyth County as CFO
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Marcus Turk joined Forsyth County government on May 10 as chief financial officer. In this role, Turk will oversee operations of the County’s Finance, Procurement, Risk Management, Business Licensing and Indigent Defense departments. Turk brings over 20 years of finance and accounting experience. From 2006 to 2012 he was […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners work session is Tuesday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session Tuesday (May 11) p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street, Cumming. Agenda items to be considered include: A presentation by County Manager Kevin Tanner; A list of items as surplus with authorization for the Department of Procurement […]
Read More »Most Sawnee Mountain amenities closed
PRESS RELEASE Most amenities at Sawnee Mountain Park (3995 Watson Road) will be closed for renovations starting May 10. This renovation project includes baseball/softball complex improvements, a new playground and pavilion, refurbished tennis courts and updates to the concession stand and restrooms. The parking lot will also be seal coated and restriped. The community building […]
Read More »Developers lack of interest in Tree Ordinance draws fire from County Commissioners
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County Chairwoman Cindy Mills scolded commercial developers for their lack of participation in stakeholder meetings and Commissioner Alfred John issued a stern warning regarding their “eleventh hour” request for modifications to the Tree Ordinance adopted at Thursday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Mills said, “Commissioner (Molly) Cooper and I sat through […]
Read More »Stakeholders upset over last-minute, developer-friendly changes to the new Tree Ordinance
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County now has new Tree Protection and Replacement and Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control ordinances after two years of stakeholder meetings and the addition of some controversial, last-minute modifications. The modifications, which apply to commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments, include removal of a specimen tree survey that would have been […]
Read More »BOC will hold public hearings Thursday (May 6)
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and public hearings Thursday May 6 at 5 p.m. in the County Administration Building110 E. Main Street in Cumming. The following public hearings are scheduled: A request by Nancy Bentley for zoning change from CBD & A1 to MPD; A request for […]
Read More »Dawson County man charged with trafficking meth
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A traffic stop for a suspended vehicle registration in North Forsyth led to the arrest of a Dawson County man and confiscation a digital scale, numerous plastic baggies, a grocery store receipt wrapped around approximately one gram of methamphetamine, and a package containing one pound of methamphetamine inside a backpack located […]
Read More »New events planned for Cumming Fairgrounds
PRESS RELEASE Peach State Cats Arena Football: Looking for an action-packed family outing? Check out the new arena football team at the Fairgrounds! The Peach State Cats are ready to entertain your crew with fast-paced grid iron action right here in Cumming. The Peach State Cats will host two home games this month on May 8th […]
Read More »Outdoor leisure pool opens this week
PRESS RELEASE CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming Aquatic Center staff will open the outdoor leisure pool for weekends only on May 8th. The outdoor facility will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays only through May 23rd. Beginning on May 29th, the outdoor pool will be open daily through Aug. 4th; daily […]
Read More »COVID-19 Vaccines available May 4-6 by appointment or walkup
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — In partnership with District 2 Public Health, Forsyth County will be offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents Tuesday, May 4, through Thursday, May 6, at the Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College (3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd.). Vaccines are available by appointment and walk-ups will also be accepted. Information […]
Read More »Countywide burn ban goes into effect May 1
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A countywide, state-mandated ban on outdoor burning goes into effect Saturday, May 1, and lasts through Sept. 30. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning including the burning of leaves, yard debris and storm damage. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division imposes this annual ban on outdoor burning to comply with federal clean […]
Read More »Major Crimes Unit thwarts murder-for hire plot
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Five people are behind bars in the Forsyth County Jail today after two failed attempts to murder the victim of a 2017 robbery to keep him/her from testifying against Kwame Abayomi, 30, of Douglasville who was charged with armed robbery and motor vehicle hijacking in that case. At a Tuesday press […]
Read More »Planning Commission will hear a request to build 310 attached apartments on Settingdown Road
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Planning Commission will consider a request by WP South Acquisitions, to rezone property at 4715 and 4735 Settingdown Circle to build 310 attached residential units and commercial buildings totaling 39,000 square feet when it meets Tuesday (Apr. 27) at 6:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building. Applicant is […]
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